Finance Manager

• Financial control, management and analysis of Pan Macmillan UK’s overheads and capex spend: Manage accurate overheads reporting, cost control and ROI analysis. Business partnering with the People team to update models, headcount management and KPIs reporting. Prepare overhead analysis for the CFO and Director of FP&A. Work closely with the Leadership team in providing reports and supporting them during budget and forecast
• Promo Business partnering: Work with budget holders in Comms and Sales to ensure costs are managed in line with budgets. Supervise the Commercial Financial Analyst in preparing, maintaining and reconciling the promo grids. Find ways to streamline the process
• International Finance Support (Pan Macmillan subsidiaries in India, South Africa and Australia): Review full P&L statements, ensuring key assumptions and profitability are managed effectively. Support financial consolidation and reporting for Pan Macmillan subsidiaries
• Financial Planning & Analysis and key projects. Support the Director of FP&A with AI for Finance projects and any other key projects. Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting, budgeting and board presentations

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA or international equivalent), preferably with substantial post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a relevant industry
• Analytical and financial modelling experience with excellent Excel skills
• Proven ability to proactively review existing financial workflows and investigate opportunities for efficiency gains
• Organized, with a proven ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Commercially minded and adaptable to change
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong, effective relationships and collaborate successfully with colleagues across both Finance and non-financial teams, serving as a reliable partner and trusted point of contact
• Demonstrated interest and ability to explore new technologies (e.g., AI and automation tools) to drive significant time savings and enhance the effectiveness of financial control and reporting

Knowledge of SAP, Tableau, and Biblio

• 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch